Fleb posted:Fireplace installation
Yeah this sounds like a scam, we had an internal wall for our Lopi Flushwood and didnt pay any extra.
All it requires is a zero clearance box installed in…
Fleb posted:Retrofit Wall Insulation
Nah a few companies drill down the studs and use blow in insulation or they can put holes in plaster and the patch/pain after.
About 4 companies have given quotes but…
Fleb posted:Retrofit Wall Insulation
Hi Everyone,
I am thinking about getting some insulation retrofitted in our internal walls (around 36lm). Wondering if anyone has completed this process and recommend a company?
I am in the Riverina…
Fleb posted:Retro SoundProofing Roof
Hi Everyone,
I have just recently finished a new build of my house but am currently thinking i should have increased the insulation in my roof which seems to catch all…
Fleb posted:WoodHeaters - Nectre Mk11 vs Quadra-Fire 2100 Milennium
We are in the Wagga area and recently just built with a Lopi Flushwood Hybrid heater which does a bit of both when it comes to radiant and convection heat.…
Fleb posted:Need a Tree
As long as it grew between 2-4m high it would be fine, no one have any suggestions?
Fleb posted:Need a Tree
Hi Everyone,
I am after an evergreen tree that is about 3m tall max height and is a bit like the mop top deciduous trees (i know they are a bad…
Fleb posted:Our Landscaping journey! Bamboo is reaching for the sky.
The bamboo looks awesome!!!!
Looking for something like this in our chook yard, are they the clumping ones that i dont have to worry about running everywhere.
Think they will survive somewhere…
Fleb posted:Sound Proof, Screening, Fence, Ideas, Stories
Yeah would be fun, problem will be very young kids not sleeping = sad
Fleb posted:Sound Proof, Screening, Fence, Ideas, Stories
Yeah have double glazing already and going to speak to them this weekend. They normally have a fire outside on a Sat night so thought I would wonder over with…
Fleb posted:Sound Proof, Screening, Fence, Ideas, Stories
Hi Everyone,
I am currently looking at putting in some of the modular wall system soundproof fencing 1.8m tall and 12.5m long to try and help with some noise i am…
Fleb posted:Help! Wood heater reviews/efficiency comparisons?
I spent a bit of time looking for high efficient heaters (have a look at my blog) and we ended up going a Lopi Flush Hybrid heater which i think…
Fleb posted:The next generation of technology ... What is it?
I think the big thing to remember here is that this light is just a single independent system that doesn't offer any true smart integration.
Now if they were able to…
Fleb posted:Strainer Posts Sizing
Hi Everyone,
Just wondering what thickness steel they use for strainer posts and stays?
Looking at doing a rural fence at the moment and wondering if i need to go from 3.2mm…
Fleb posted:An acre to landscape and unable to find inspiration
Thank you for all the replies, they are truly helpful.
I have been doing some more work on the design and will put another screenshot on here once i get the…
Fleb posted:"Smart Wiring" for dummies?
Hmmm, well about 70% of the information above is correct. Cat5e will happily push 1Gbps as long as the cable length limitations are followed and the equipment either end will…
Fleb posted:Wood Heater, what do you think?
That home heat website looks really good, thanks for that.
We went with a http://www.lopi.com.au/wood/flush-hybrid.html as was the biggest insert we could find with good efficiencies but there isn't a whole…
Fleb posted:Colorbond roof - insulating blanket questions..
I would suggest getting at least the foil under the colourbond to help stop condensation running and dripping in your roof space. Know one person who had the issue where…
Fleb posted:Second Opinion before Final Payment?
Sounds like a scam to me, think we are doing this in the next week or two and builder advised that we sign once we are happy with the PCI.....…
Fleb posted:An acre to landscape and unable to find inspiration
Was thinking a hedge there of some sort to block out the neighbours a little, there are also two rain water tanks going in as well.
We have mains water but…
Fleb posted:An acre to landscape and unable to find inspiration
Hi Everyone,
Our house is due to be completed and really am trying to find inspiration around what to do in the garden. Our block is roughly 110m deep and 40m…
Fleb posted:Z Wave Home Automation
I wouldn't suggest going a wired system at all as every time you want to expand anything you have to then run more cabling and are limited by the number…
Fleb posted:Z Wave Home Automation
We are about to install the Fibaro system in our home that is due to be completed around the end of November.
We are only doing light dimmers for all…
Fleb posted:Firebox inserts vs traditional open brick fireplace (wood)?
Yep you are after a fireplace with a zero clearance add on, this is basically a box that goes around the heater to allow it to be installed in a…
Fleb posted:Firebox inserts vs traditional open brick fireplace (wood)?
I would suggest going a gas heater over a wood heater if you are only after ambience as you would be using a limited resource that would otherwise benefit someone…
Fleb posted:Evap cooling warping laminate flooring?
I think alot of it comes down to how you run the evap as well. Some people leave all their windows closed resulting in a hugely humid house as they…
Fleb posted:Re: First Time Building - Lock UP
OK we have just reached lockup and it all seems like it is happening at once. We should have plaster on the walls by the end of week but still…
Fleb posted:URGENT - BRAEMAR BM900 11KW Evaporative Cooling system
Hi I would have a look at the manufacture recommendations to see what they say.
I ended up going the Breezair EXH210 which is rated at 15.5kw and think our house…
